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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by slimjan: 8:26pm On Apr 02, 2018
Thank for the update

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by samwobi(m): 10:35pm On Apr 02, 2018
grin Looks like the broken hedge will soon be fixed

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Pinkfeet: 10:59pm On Apr 02, 2018
thanks for the update
happy Easter

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by kanta15: 10:15am On Apr 03, 2018
You are such a wonderful writer my dear, may God raise you above your equals. keep it up. And more update please.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by bimberry1307(f): 10:34am On Apr 03, 2018
5years! hmm, oba iyyaff suffered
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 10:57am On Apr 03, 2018
Reachealfst, nice job.

But, how do you select the names of your characters?

Just curious though!

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by olatex25(m): 12:53pm On Apr 03, 2018
The storm is over
(The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
(Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I can feel Heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Come on and set me fre
finally...... reachelfst u are d best

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by hebraheem20(m): 7:14am On Apr 04, 2018
nice story. God will continue to bless you ma.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by yhungbrowhne(m): 7:20am On Apr 04, 2018
NEW STORY UPDATED. NAUGHTY MOMS CLUB...... www.emperorblog.com.ng
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by cbella(f): 7:43am On Apr 04, 2018
unpredictedone:


Ehe, really? For how long will your mother be your prayer contractor? Her prayers are only subordinate to yours, remember, Mrs. Afam's prayers alone couldn't save her daughter let alone Oba's mum's revelation.



Well, as long as she's alive and I still remain her child. That doesn't mean I don't intend praying for myself but a mother's prayer is very powerful.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by cbella(f): 7:48am On Apr 04, 2018
Pearl05:



kiss . Thanks for the compliment. Cbella help me make rachealfst to do the proper thing.

Killing Crystal or Oba will destroy the power of God in the story na.

Beatrice death,however is justified.

God's word must stand at the end.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by rachealfst(f): 11:19pm On Apr 04, 2018
unpredictedone:
Reachealfst, nice job.


But, how do you select the names of your characters?


Just curious though!
Lol. I select base on tribe or religion of the characters. And sometimes I just give the character an English name. And most times they are names I personally like.
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by rachealfst(f): 11:23pm On Apr 04, 2018
PA Kenneth

He sighed heavily. "Papa no matter how big our sins are God is faithful and full of mercy. He'll forgive but you need to give your life to Jesus, he's the only one that gives peace that passes all understanding. I see you everyday and I always pity you. Despite all the medications you still go through pain and agony. You shouldn't suffer on Earth and suffer again in hell. If you want eternal rest then you need Jesus Papa. Maybe that's why you are still alive, God does not want you to suffer again, he wants you accept him into your life.
"Hmm... I never thought about it this way. I have concluded in my heart that I'll go and pay for my sins when I die"
"This is your chance to eternal rest Papa, please take it"
"Ok I will" I decided.
"Good, that's the best decision anyone could make in life now close eyes and say after me.
Lord Jesus I come before you today.
I acknowledge I'm a sinner.
I confess all my sins to you and I forsake them.
Please have mercy upon me and forgive all my sins.
I accept you as my Lord and personal saviour.
Take charge of my life hence forth.
Grant me the grace to dwell in your rest in the world beyond.
In Jesus name I pray.
Amen'
I repeated the prayers after him a He led me to Christ.
Immediately I was relieved in my body and I felt peace within me that I couldn't explain.


____________________Toyin Taiwo
I felt very comfortable to tell him every evil deeds I did in the past. I led a reckless life, I was wealthy and famous but home and abroad as a renowned business tycoon. At a point I grew wings and started womanizing. Despite the fact that I have a legal wife with five children, I don't care anymore about the woman who suffered with him.
I humiliated her and treated her like a piece of trash though I still attends to her financial needs but all those money didn't buy her happiness and peace of mind in her home. I started changing women like clothes.
Then I met my match, I met a woman who turned the course of my life and ruined it. She want me to divorce my wife and disinherit my children. So I could marry her at all cost but I told her even though I care less about my wife still I'm not willing to divorce my her.
This woman wasted the lives of my wife and five children all in one day. She sent an hired assassins who killed them all just because she wanted to have me all to herself"
"Papa please don't cry. You can stop here if you can't continue" He said when I began crying uncontrollably while narrating my past.
"May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace" He said and I said Amen.
I comported myself and continued.
"As for the woman, she's still serving her jail time, she was sentenced to life imprisonment.

I had stroke before the case was even over and when the case was over, my health started deteriorating to this present stage. I've undergone kidney transplant and so many other surgeries abroad. The only thing that still keeps me together till now is money"
He listened carefully as I tell the story of my reckless life. But he encouraged me and I found strength in his comfort.






____________________Toyin Taiwo
ZITE
I came back from work and met my wife feeding Princess our six months baby. She wailed immediately she saw me. I took her from Bisi and throw her up in the air" she giggled.
I asked after precious my first son and she said he’s asleep.
"Daddy is coming back. Just give me some minutes to change" I said into her ears and handed her over to her mum to feed her. She warned me not to go to the Precious's room because she knew he will wake up once they hear my voice but I promised I won't say a word, I will just check on them quietly.
I came back shortly after having a quick bath and took the baby from her. She went into the kitchen to fix my dinner and I followed her.
"Is it true that Crystal and David has stopped hanging out with you ladies?"
"Who told you that? My wife questioned.
"Enitan and the rest told their husbands except my own wife"
"I didn't mention it intentionally because I know you will go meet her and talked her into coming back"
"Bisi!"
"I'm in support of her decision, Zite. It's better that way"
"I specifically told her not to leave the circle. She's a single mother not an outcast for Christ sake"
"Calm down sweetheart. I know it's not a disease to be a single mother but this is not about Crystal anymore. It's about her son's happiness.
"What has David got to do with all this?" I questioned her.
"Each time we hangout with our kids, Crystal gets to answer serious questions from David when they return home. At the end David ends up crying himself to sleep. He knew the other kids has fathers and the kids sometimes tease him that he doesn't have a dad. The boy is no longer a baby, he sees the way you guys shower your kids with love and affection, he wanted that too. His crave for his own dad not you guys all acting like one to him" she explained.


____________________Toyin Taiwo
"But we all try our best to be a father to him. He even enjoys more than the other kids when other kids get one gift from their dad, he gets six!"
"Yes he calls all of you Daddy and get times six what other kids is getting but let me shock you"
"Shock me!"
"Yes, shock you" she said and I was so anxious to hear what she was about to say next.
"David asked his mum a very sensitive question last year"
"Bisi I'm all hears. What question did he asked" I said as she stirred and covered the food she was cooking.
"David asked his mum why he has six daddies unlike other kids who has just one Daddy"
"Unbelievable! He actually said that!" I said with my mouth open wide.
"So Crystal had to tell him the truth that non of you are his daddy and that he's dad travelled and will soon come back"
"Oh my God , the boy has indeed grown" I concluded.
"Ever since then, David has been expecting his Daddy" She said as she dished the food and carried it to the dinning. I sighed and scratched my head because I don't know how long the boy will wait for the father who no one knew his where about. I followed my wife to the dinning with the baby in my arms while I settled down to eat.
"Come, let Daddy eat" she said and took the baby from me. I ate quietly and we both later went to the bedroom.
"My love, do you know Daddy Afam returned after twenty seven years" I said with concern on my face.
"That will not be Crystal's portion in Jesus name" She renounced it.
"Amen" I said and placed the sleeping baby in her cot. My wife yawned, I know how tiring taking care of the kids is. She had to resign from her banking job for now. Since she couldn't entrust her children in the hands of any house help.
"Let me check on Precious. I'll join you shortly" I left and went to my son’s room. I came back and my wife was sleeping peacefully. Though I needed her but I can’t wake her up but first thing tomorrow morning I’m having her. I smiled and slept quietly beside her.

____________________Toyin Taiwo

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by WHOcarex: 12:52am On Apr 05, 2018
sad
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by kaytolee(m): 1:45am On Apr 05, 2018
hmmm
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by lopjohnny(m): 2:47am On Apr 05, 2018
hmmm, finally I catch up with the story,


Good work madam, God bless you. Really learning lessons from this piece, more of this. Thanks!!!
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Jane1234f(f): 7:40am On Apr 05, 2018
We made front page, more grace to you Rachel
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by skubido(m): 8:13am On Apr 05, 2018
Tanks a lot 4d update... Jah bless
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by bamssy(m): 8:28am On Apr 05, 2018
initially i was of d opinion dat pa Kenneth s d dibia Beatrice went to n d house help s oba bt nw wt dis update pa Kenneth might be his biological Father.... because his present father might nt rilli b his bio-father lukin at d age gap btw him n his siblings as portrayed by d writer. Thumbs up ma
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Sojikhing: 8:58am On Apr 05, 2018
wow.... more grace
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by afolabiwunmi: 10:05am On Apr 05, 2018
More anointing ma'am
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by FESPO(m): 10:18am On Apr 05, 2018
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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 1:08pm On Apr 05, 2018
Dear rachealfst

Excellent story you've got there. It can be made better with a stunning book cover.

I have a book cover available for sale.
For ₦100 (one-hundred naira only.)

Let's chat on WhatsApp if you're interested,
https:///2348027329239

Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by ayayamedia(m): 1:55pm On Apr 05, 2018
Freebiez:
Dear rachealfst

Excellent story you've got there. It can be made better with a stunning book cover.

I have a book cover available for sale.
For ₦100 (one-hundred naira only.)

Let's chat on WhatsApp if you're interested. +234 802 732 9239
you have been reading her story for free, why can't you just give her the cover for free.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 2:29pm On Apr 05, 2018
ayayamedia:
you have been reading her story for free, why can't you just give her the cover for free.

I'm sorry, what?

I don't think you understand that is already a discount. I don't think you know that this "free" work is already on Okadabooks for ₦500.

I don't think you understand that an investment of a mere ₦100 on a cover can drastically increase sales.

While I understand where you are coming from, I don't appreciate the implication that I'm some sort of greedy individual. I resent that.

Check my thread. I have designed book covers for free. Okadabooks authors like the likes of Prudee and Gaby can vouch that they've paid more than ₦100.

Please research before making assumptions.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by StellamarisIII(f): 3:03pm On Apr 05, 2018
Freebiez:


I'm sorry, what?

I don't think you understand that is already a discount. I don't think you know that this "free" work is already on Okadabooks for ₦500.

I don't think you understand that an investment of a mere ₦100 on a cover can drastically increase sales.

While I understand where you are coming from, I don't appreciate the implication that I'm some sort of greedy individual. I resent that.

Check my thread. I have designed book covers for free. Okadabooks authors like the likes of Prudee and Gaby can vouch that they've paid more than ₦100.

Please research before making assumptions.


dear you don't need to flare up, she was just airing her view, believe me when I say others might think that way.
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 3:50pm On Apr 05, 2018
StellamarisIII:


dear you don't need to flare up, she was just airing her view, believe me when I say others might think that way.

Sorry, jare.

I have calmed down a bit.
I already was not in a good mood when I saw that comment.

Pls rachealfst if you don't want the cover, lemme know and I'll delete my post and advert before I chop another insult. cheesy
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Sensitivity1254: 4:27pm On Apr 05, 2018
Freebiez:


Sorry, jare.

I have calmed down a bit.
I already was not in a good mood when I saw that comment.

Pls rachealfst if you don't want the cover, lemme know and I'll delete my post and advert before I chop another insult. cheesy



Asking you why not give her the cover for free is not an insult.
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 5:04pm On Apr 05, 2018
Sensitivity1254:




Asking you why not give her the cover for free is not an insult.

That was not what he said.

I quote:

you have been reading her story for free, why can't you just give her the cover for free.

The above statement implies the following:
•I have been reading the story for free
•I should give her the cover for free.

Therefore it also implies that:
• I have been enjoying the author's fruits of labour without doing anything in return.
•That I read her story on Nairaland for free, not on Okadabooks where it is sold for ₦500.

Which also implies the following insult:
•I'm a greedy person who takes without giving.
•The op cannot pay ₦100.

Therefore it concludes the following
• I should do the right thing and give the cover free because I'm a greedy person and the author can clearly not afford such funds.

That is why I'm insulted.

If he had simply said, "Why don't you make it free?"

Then that wouldn't have been an insult.

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Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Funstel: 6:35pm On Apr 05, 2018
Thanks for the update..
Re: BROKEN HEDGE By Toyin Taiwo by Nobody: 6:45pm On Apr 05, 2018
cbella:


Well, as long as she's alive and I still remain her child. That doesn't mean I don't intend praying for myself but a mother's prayer is very powerful.

Hmmm!

I read your comment, with a mental picture of you, saying all those words in an emotional manner.

Look, I never meant any harm ooo!.

Ehheh!, Last time I checked, YOU WERE YOUR MOTHER'S DAUGHTER, and it will still be so after her life on earth.

Madam?
No take this issue too personal oooo!
this one that you wrote "Mothers' prayers are very powerful".

Is some thinking, what am thinking? LOL!.



How was EASTER celebration for you and you famil?

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